DCA
Washington
United States
14,175 km
8,808 miles
ZWA
Andapa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
14,175 km
8,808 mi / 7,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA ZWA
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Andapa Airport
IATA Code DCA ZWA
ICAO Code KDCA FMND
City Washington N/A
Country United States Madagascar
Timezone America/New_York Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 14 ft 1,552 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 -14.650000, 49.620000

Washington (DCA) to Andapa Airport (ZWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Andapa Airport (ZWA) in Andapa Airport, Madagascar is 14,175 kilometers (8,808 miles / 7,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:55 in Washington, it's 01:55 in Andapa Airport. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,538 feet between the two airports. Andapa Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Andapa Airport (ZWA) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Andapa Airport (ZWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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